CCMA NHA exam 2023 Question Updated #1.

medical assistant is preparing a patient who has congestive heart failure (chf) for an exam by the provider. What manifestation should the assistant expect? - correct answer Shortness of breath When measuring a patients respiratory rate, what actions should a MA take to ensure an accurate reading? - correct answer Count the respirations while the patient thinks his/her pulse is being taken. What lab results should the MA recognize as abnormal? - correct answer Potassium 3mEq/L is abnormal A provider requests a dissecting instrument on a sterile tray that a MA is preparing. What instrument should be on the tray? - correct answer Scissors An MA is replacing a sharps container and receives a small laceration on her arm from the plastic lid. What documentation should the MA complete as a result of this incident? - correct answer OSHA Form 301 An MA is reviewing a patient's medical history prior to the appointment. What lab results indicate the need to schedule an extension of the current visit? - correct answer Fasting blood glucose 168 mg/dL An MA is reinforcing teaching with a patient about how to take buccaneering tablets. What instructions should the MA give the patient? - correct answer "Place the tablet between your gums and cheek" What medical term should an MA tell a provider when a patient is having discomfort and difficulty breathing? - correct answer Dyspnea What method is used to notify a provider of the denial of a claim by an insurance company? - correct answer Remittance advice What position is appropriate for pelvic exam? - correct answer Lithotomy What is in the scope of practices for a medical assistant following a heart procedure that does not require a licensed technician or provider? - correct answer Holster monitor application What EKG artifact is caused by a disconnected electrode and results in the tracing going into the margins of the paper? - correct answer Interrupted baseline The MA receives a telephone call from a patient who seems anxious about test results. What response should the MA make? - correct answer "I know your concerned about your test results, we'll call you as soon as your results come in" A MA is assisting with the physical exam. Of a patient what has scabies. Besides gloves , what other PPE should you wear? - correct answer Gown A patient loses consciousness. The EKG tracing reveals ventricular fibrillation. What actions should a medical assistant take first? - correct answer Call for help and start CPR A MA is composing business correspondence using the simplified letter style. What features should the assistant use? - correct answer A subject line in all capital letters Where should a medical assistant place the electrode for lead V5 - correct answer On the left anterior axillary line, horizontal to V4 A MA is caring for a patient who is 5' 7" tall. What the patient's height in centimeters? - correct answer 170 cm What technique should an MA use when bandaging a wound? - correct answer Wrap the wound from distal to proximal What is outside the scope of practice for an MA? - correct answer Ordering additional lab test to confirm the patients condition A patient is seen in an urgent care center for a laceration to the left foot. The provider evaluates the injury, determines sutures are not needed, applies a dressing, and release the patient. What procedural coding would you use for this visit? - correct answer Problem focused examination Prior to a patient's follow-up appointment, what information should a medical assistant report to the provider? - correct answer Recent laboratory results A medical assistant is reviewing a provider's instructions as the patient is preparing to leave the office. The provider recommends that the patient purchase and over the counter antitussive, how would you explain what this is to a patient? - correct answer "It is a medication that suppresses the cough reflex" An MA is reinforcing teaching with a patient about the use and care of a transdermal patch. What instruction should you include? - correct answer "Select a different application location for each new patch" What position should a MA place a healthy patient in preparation for a rectal exam? - correct answer Sims What step for a finger stick should an MA complete first? - correct answer Confirm the patient's identity What cell structure is instrumental in helping the body mobilize and secrete mucus from the respiratory tract? - correct answer Cilia An MA in an outpatient facility is preparing for a venipuncture. What actions should the assistant take to confirm the pts identity? - correct answer Ask the patient to state and spell their full name and provide date of birth A MA is reinforcing teaching about a cardiac event monitor with a patient. What statement by the patients ensures understanding? - correct answer "I will record any symptoms I experience in the event log" When assisting with a punch biopsy of a mole, what task should the MA expect to perform? - correct answer Receive and prepare tissue specimens for processing What actions should a medical assistant take to verify the quality of venipuncture supplies before beginning blood draw? - correct answer Inspect the integrity of the needles sea An MA is contacting a patient to schedule a repeat pap. Test due to abnormal results. What factors can interfere with results? - correct answer Using over the counter vaginal cream prior to test A MA has requested a preauthorization for a pt's referral to a specialist. What is a reason for the claim submitted by the specialist to be denied? - correct answer The service is provided after the expiration date A MA has a request to collect a routine CBC from a healthy 10-month- old infant. What is the most appropriate collection site? - correct answer Left heel A patient tells a medical assistant that his provider's office is incompetent, as there is no improvement in his condition. What is an appropriate response for the assistant to make? - correct answer "I think that you feel that your treatment is not effective" A medical assistant is preparing a community resource library. What actions should the assistant take first? - correct answer Compile a list of community agencies What informs should the MA enter into the appointment calendar when scheduling a patient for a skin rash? - correct answer Day time phone number A patient asks a medical assistant to explain the difference between a liniment and a medicated lotion. What response should the assistant make? - correct answer "Liniments contain a higher portion of oil than medicated lotions" An MA is removing sutures from a patient what has a laceration on his left lower leg. After setting up a sterile field what actions should the MA take? - correct answer Lift the first knot away from the skin A MA is reviewing a patients recent med. history and notes that she has a healing fracture of the distal femur. Where in the patients body is the injury? - correct answer Just above the knee